Lifting weights is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Yet it can be hard to know where to start when you are a beginner!

In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Jessica talks about how you can start lifting weights and strength training. You'll learn:

- The amazing benefits of lifting weights

- How long and often each session should be

- How to plan your legs days, arm days and full body days

- The different types of resistance training

And more!

You'll walk away with an easy to follow plan for incorporating weights into your own life.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ 20 Minute Full Body Dumbbell Workout at Home: https://youtu.be/EjT1xAPKPmU

⚫︎ Home dumbbell set: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B093RQ6YW8/?tag=jessicavala03-20

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Today's guest is a prime example of how you can take a personal passion and turn it into a dream career. Lauren Moore is the founder of Book Huddle, an online community of over 400k readers that helps people connect through book recommendations, book clubs and in person retreats. But before becoming the queen of books online, Lauren worked with clients in brand marketing and strategy. In today's episode Jessica and Lauren talk about:

- How a single TikTok post launched Lauren from talking about books as a hobby to books as a full-time job

- How Jessica and Lauren both deal with online criticism and imposter syndrome

- The life of a recovering people pleaser

- The strategies Lauren uses as a self-confessed workaholic to give herself much needed self-care

- Some of her current book recommendations!

This is an honest and fun conversation all about the realities of online careers, passion projects, community and more. 

Lauren Moore is the founder of Book Huddle, a community of 400k readers that helps people find new books and new friends through book recommendations, a virtual book club, and reading retreats that sell out in minutes. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Toronto Star, BuzzFeed, and The Washington Post. Before launching Book Huddle, Lauren spent over a decade as a content strategist, helping more than 350 brands grow by 12 million followers combined. Her brand experience includes MTV, Campbell's, VCA Animal Hospitals, Subaru, Ivy Fertility, a Shark on Shark Tank, and members of Barack Obama's White House staff. She is currently writing her debut fantasy novel.

Resources:

⚫︎ Book Huddle book club - use code JESSICA10 for $10 off a membership! http://bookhuddle.com/book-huddle-club

⚫︎ Book Huddle on Instagram: http://instagram.com/bookhuddle

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

We are talking all about books today on Meet Your Body! Jessica nerds out on all things books and hosts an informal "book club" for all listeners, talking about and listing her favorite books over the past three years. She covers genres such as fantasy, mystery, romantic comedy, women's fiction and self-help. 

So grab a pen and paper to take notes because this episode is for book lovers everywhere!

Resources:

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Red light therapy is a powerful tool for the use of numerous health conditions. It has shown benefits in the areas of inflammation, wound healing, skin issues, joint pain, pelvic floor dysfunction, stress relief and more.

Red light is a non-invasive treatment that works directly on the mitochondria in the cells, supporting energy production and optimal cellular function. It has shown positive benefits clinically for decades and now red light can easily be used at home as well.

In today's episode, Jessica discusses the science behind red light and the benefits of incorporating red light therapy at home. She dives into her own experience using red light over the past two years and why it's become such a vital part of her own health routine. 

Listen to discover if red light is right for you!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Red Light Sale links to use until July 31, 2025:

⚫︎ Red Light Max Device: 

https://boncharge.com/products/max-red-light-device?rfsn=7459856.3ea538

⚫︎ Red Light Face Mask: 

https://boncharge.com/products/red-light-face-mask?rfsn=7459856.3ea538

⚫︎ Hand Held Red Light Device: 

https://boncharge.com/products/mini-red-light_device?rfsn=7459856.3ea538

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Hormone replacement therapy is all over the media right now for good reason. We are finally understanding more about the powerful positive effects HRT can have on many women around the globe.

But what does HRT actually do and what does it look like for certain individuals?

In this episode of Meet Your Body, you'll hear firsthand Jessica's personal experience using HRT over the past six months. She first explains in simplified terms what HRT is and the purpose of using it, including the vital roll estrogen plays in a woman's health. She then goes on to explain how she came to the decision to use HRT, what form she's using, the symptoms that led her to try it and how she came to that decision with her history of endometriosis and breast cancer.

Grab a coffee and your earbuds for this personal and informative episode about women's health and HRT!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Podcast episode with Dr. Noor menopause specialist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000711153244

⚫︎ Podcast episode with Dr. Teplinsky breast cancer specialist: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000712441284

⚫︎ Alloy: http://www.myalloy.com

⚫︎ Breastcancer.org recommendations for vaginal estrogen: https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/vaginal-estrogen-safe-for-women-with-breast-cancer

⚫︎ AUA position on vaginal estrogen: https://www.auanet.org/guidelines-and-quality/guidelines/genitourinary-syndrome-of-menopause

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Millions of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, yet the support they receive when it comes to longterm care and quality of life can be lacking. In this powerful and informative episode, Jessica talks with Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky, a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic oncology.

They discuss:

- The importance of survivorship and improving the longterm quality of life for cancer survivors

- How to feel supported by your team of doctors

- The current research around breast cancer and HRT

- And so much more

If you or a loved one has ever been affected by breast or gynecologic cancer, this episode is a must listen.

Dr. Eleonora Teplinsky is a board-certified medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic oncology. She is the head of breast and gynecologic medical oncology at Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her clinical and research interests focus on young women with breast cancer, cancer survivorship and the use of social media in oncology. Dr. Teplinsky serves on the medical advisory board of Living Beyond Breast Cancer, is a frequent media contributor and speaker, and is the host of the INTERLUDE Podcast where she shares the stories and experiences of those who have been affected by cancer. She is working on her first book, Beyond The Pink, which will be released in 2026.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Dr. Teplinsky's podcast Interlude : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interlude-cancer-stories-with-dr-teplinsky/id1451816690

⚫︎ Dr. Teplinsky on Instagram: www.instagram.com/drteplinsky

⚫︎ Jessica's free resource guide for breast cancer: https://jessicavalant.com/breast-cancer-guide

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

In today's episode of Meet Your Body, Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi and Jessica discuss everything you need to know when it comes to hormone replacement therapy so you can make informed choices for yourself and your body.

You will learn:

- The specifics around the hormones and delivery methods involved with HRT

- Why HRT can be so important to our health as aging women

- The exact tests to request from your doctor and the questions to ask in order to find out if HRT is right for you

- The details around metabolic syndrome and why it's so hard to lose weight in midlife

You'll leave with the knowledge and power to feel confident talking with your own doctor about the aging process and if HRT is right for you!

Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi is a Board Certified Family Physician and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She is affectionately known as Dr Noor in the community. She grew up in Kuwait before attending medical school in Dublin, Ireland. She then moved to the UK where she trained in General Practice and started her career. She moved to the Seacoast 7 years ago to be nearer to family and restarted her family practice career after overcoming the hurdles of Board certification here in the US. After her own experience with perimenopause coupled with her difficulty accessing care she founded Lifestyles by Noor. Lifestyles is a midlife wellness destination practice. Her aim is to arm clients with the data that they need to maximize their health span. She has a particular focus on women in perimenopause and menopause who are having difficulty accessing appropriate care to manage their symptoms. She is also a member of the Longevity Docs Network. Her goal is to educate, empower and help clients feel their best.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Dr. Noor's website : www.lifestylesbynoor.com

⚫︎ Dr. Noor on Instagram: www.instagram.com/askdrnoor

⚫︎ "Estrogen Matters" book referred to in this episode:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0316578908/?tag=jessicavala03-20

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

It can be hard to know how to adjust your schedule and to do list in different seasons of life. Whether it's a change of activities, job duties, caretaker responsibilities, kids' schooling or a medical issue, we all face times where we are forced to look at our priorities and figure out how to "get it all done".

In today's newest episode, Jessica discusses how she uses her value "buckets" as a guidepost for adjusting her schedule as needed in different seasons of life. By knowing what her main values and goals are, it makes prioritizing a little easier when life circumstances change. 

You'll learn how to create a goal of how you want to feel, the idea that life isn't always balanced and how nourishing yourself needs to come first if you want to make space for everything else.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Motivation and consistency podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000683343498

⚫︎ How to set goals and values podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000640550018

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Hypermobility affects up to 30% of women, yet it is a misunderstood and oftentimes overlooked diagnosis. It can play a role in joint pain, muscle pain, exercise, anxiety, endometriosis, prolapse, dizziness and so much more. 

In today's episode, Jessica shares both the facts and science behind hypermobility, as well as her own journey since discovering she is on the spectrum and deals with hypermobility in her own body. You'll learn:

- The exact definition of hypermobility (it's not just a bendy body!)

- Why it's vital to stay strong and exercise and the safest movement plan for hypermobile bodies

- Why Jessica ultimately felt empowered when she finally realized she fell on the hypermobility spectrum and how it informs the choices she makes for her body

- The other body systems that can be affected when you have hypermobility

Jessica has worked with hundreds of clients who have ultimately found healing, strength and safety in their hypermobile bodies. She is passionate about sharing that knowledge and experience with you.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⚫︎ Four week hypermobility workout guide: https://payhip.com/b/pRj57

⚫︎ 10 minute hypermobility exercises: https://youtu.be/HY8mfGoxS48

⚫︎ Sleep tips podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-your-body/id1649561552?i=1000700931343

⚫︎ Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

⚫︎ Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

⚫︎Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 ⚫︎ YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
⚫︎ Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.

Muscle strength is vital for us to stay strong, functional and independent as we age. Unfortunately, our muscle mass starts to decrease in our 30's and that loss increases exponentially as we go through the perimenopause and menopausal transitions. Luckily there are ways we can build muscle strength and muscle mass even through the aging process!

In this episode, Jessica talks about four specific ways you can adjust your workout in order to specifically focus on muscle strength. She will address things such as the various types of muscle fibers we need to focus on, progressive overload and how to plan your workouts to focus on muscle strength.

Staying strong and focusing on building muscle is vital in all stages of life, and this episode will help you do that.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Jessica’s website, resources, services & more:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com

Jessica’s UNLIMITED community and app with daily workouts for muscle strength:
http://www.jessicavalantpilates.com/unlimited

Watch our podcast episodes on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@meetyourbodypodcast

 YouTube workouts:
 https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaValantPilates

 
 Follow Jessica on Instagram:
 http://www.instagram.com/jessicavalantpilates


Jessica Valant Pilates app:
Apple IOS - https://tinyurl.com/mry5ya8r
Google - https://tinyurl.com/yh3ty5fp

Jessica Valant and Jessica Valant Pilates, LLC, recommend you consult with a physician before starting any new exercise program. The information given here is not meant to treat or diagnose any medical condition.